mental health

Gifted, sensitive and creative people “can cope with their intense feelings, and transform their perceived deep defects into their greatest gifts which will enable them to make a unique, creative contribution to the world.” Psychotherapist Sharon M. Barnes. ~~ “There was something wrong with me, I thought, because I seemed to see things other people […]

By Sarah Swenson, MA, LMHCA One of the frequent sources of anxiety mentioned by clients in my specialty psychotherapy practice of working with intellectually gifted individuals is the fear of obliteration of consciousness at death. To them, Being and Nothingness is not just a thick book by Jean Paul Sartre. As a concept, it presents […]

By Belinda Seiger, PhD, LCSW Although this particular story is about one individual 24 year old gifted young woman that I refer to as “weed girl,” the narrative represents the many stories that I hear on a regular basis as a psychotherapist and career counselor dealing primarily with gifted young adults. Weed girl’s story is one […]

It may be natural to feel frustrated at not being able to solve a math problem or some other challenge when we are growing up and still learning, but how do you feel about your abilities and your self, your identity, when you confront a deep gap between what you would like to accomplish, and […]

Flying close to the flame Nicole Kidman has talked about many personal qualities and experiences that relate to being a gifted and talented person with multiple abilities. “You live with a lot of complicated emotions as an actor, and they whirl around you and create havoc at times. And yet, as an actor you’re consciously […]